Drastic measures to gain power are necessary for any next ruler to get what he desires. Macbeth had the right ambitions and aspirations when he took over the leadership of Scotland, but unfortunately the increase in power increased his greed and paranoia, which also gave him a wider target. The people did not appreciate the means by which he obtained his power and especially did not appreciate the manner in which he retained and defended it. No evidence in the play exists to claim that Macbeth ruled as a tyrant. One would assume that he was an excellent leader like many others who came before him, but that would be a lot of speculation to make. In these circumstances, Macbeth had great potential, but he was corrupted and sunk because of his greed, his desires and the opinions of those close to him.